The city of Richmond is centrally located on Canada's West Coast, in Greater Vancouver, 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, and 25 minutes from the US border. Richmond offers visitors a great selection of excellent restaurants, shopping centres, unique historic sites, beautiful parks and gardens, excellent cultural and entertainment facilities as well as superb recreation facilities. Fishing trips, boating and whale watching tours are also popular.
Things to do in Richmond
Buddhist Temple
Institutions related to Buddhism, Christianity, Islamism, and other faiths are available for religious exploration. The Buddhist Temple is open daily from 10am - 5pm Call 604-274-2822 for more information.
9160 Steveston Hwy., Richmond, BC
Gateway Theatre
The Theatre is operated by the Richmond Gateway Theatre Society and its volunteer Board of Directors. This bright modern theatre first opened in 1984 and is owned and operated by the City of Richmond. The facility is located in Richmond's city centre, just a half hour from downtown Vancouver. The glass walled lobbies provide for outstanding views of Richmond's beautiful Minoru Park. The Main Stage is a beautifully appointed, state of the art theatre with 550 seats. Gateway is often host to community performing arts groups and others who present a variety of events each year. Please visit the Gateway Theatre Society's web site for information about events and services. Open Monday – Friday noon – 6pm; Saturday 2pm - 6pm. Call 604-270-1812 for more information.
6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC
Grocery Hall of Fame
"The Grocery Hall of Fame is where you will find all sorts of memorabilia such as old ketchup bottles, old pop bottles, posters, signs, and other good stuff." The Grocery Hall of Fame is located in a building designed to look like a store in the 1920s, behind the home of Bill Spaner of Richmond. Open 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday, no tours except Saturday 10am - 3pm. Call 604-278-0665 for more information.
6620 No. 6 Road, Richmond, BC
Iona Beach Park
The Iona jetty on Sea Island in Richmond is a pleasant surprise. The jetty stretches out for 2.5 miles and is as flat as a pancake. Call 604-261-6321 for more information.
Minoru Park
This jewel in Richmond’s city park system, provides an oasis in the heart of our city. The scenic beauty of the park is enhanced by Minoru Lakes and the lovely Pierrefond Gardens. Several major arts, historical, and recreational facilities are located at Minoru Park in Richmond's downtown. You will find the Library and Cultural Centre, Gateway Theatre, Minoru Chapel and the Minoru Seniors Centre.
Richmond Go-Kart Track
Children must be 10 years old and at least 4 feet 10 inches in height to ride the go-karts. Children under 10 years old can ride with an adult in a two seater cart. A game room and concession are also on site. Open March - October 7 days a week 12noon - dusk. Call 604-278-6184 for more information.
6631 Sidaway Road, Richmond, BC
Richmond Museum
The Richmond Museum offers a wide range of collections, temporary and travelling exhibits, programs, and special events aimed at increasing the public awareness and appreciation of Richmond's diverse history. The Museum is located in the Richmond Library/Cultural Centre at the Minoru Park Plaza. Admission is by donation. Open Monday - Friday 9am - 9:30pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm. Call 604-231-6457 for more information.
7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC
Richmond Nature Park
This 100 acre-park features a nature house, peat bog, bird pond, sawdust trails, and boardwalks. The park is open daily from dawn – dusk; Nature House is open daily 9am - 5pm. Admission is free. Call 604-718-6188 for more information.
11851 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Riverport Entertainment Complex
Great for all ages and located 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver in nearby Richmond. Catch a film at 18 state-of-the-art Famous Players SilverCity theatres. Or just chill out on six NHL-sized ice rinks or chuck balls at the Basketball Centre and cosmic bowling alley. Kids hang out at Go Bananas Play Centre, Watermania Fun Park and RDS Skate Park. Restaurants on site include Stanley Bar & Grill, Subway, the Old Spaghetti Factory and Big River Brew Pub. Call 604-241-0700 for more information.
14671 Entertainment Blvd., Richmond, BC
Trev Deely Motorcycle Collection
More than 250 rare and limited edition motorcycles, including Harleys, Indians and Steve McQueen’s 1968 Desert Triumph are on display. Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm. Call 604-273-5421 for more information.
13500 Verdun Place, Richmond, BC